Mikala Marie DePew, reported missing and subject of a swift search effort due to her cognitive impairment, was found safe in Hickory shortly after an alert was issued.

Bus lanes on Independence Boulevard in Charlotte are set to reopen, offering improved services for express routes after construction delays related to the Hawthorne Lane bridge.

DNA technology leads to a breakthrough in a 34-year-old fatal hit-and-run case in Charlotte, solving the mystery with the suspect Herbert Stanback now charged.

Charlotte's weather forecast predicts consistent heat with high humidity, peaking at mid-90s later in the week, and clear, warm nights offering little relief.

Ticket prices for Charlotte F.C. are set to increase by approximately 6.1% for the 2025 season, in line with the average MLS price hike, while specific increases for the Panthers' NFL games are also anticipated.

I-40 West in Asheville is closing again for the weekend to continue bridge repairs, causing drivers to take detours via I-240 West. This is part of a $27.9 million rehabilitation project set to complete by spring 2026.

Intersection at Dickinson Avenue and Moye Boulevard in Greenville to close for seven weeks for upgrades, including waterline and roadway improvements. Detours include Memorial Drive and Arlington Boulevard.

A child in University City Division was seriously injured by a family dog, requiring hospitalization and resulting in the dog being surrendered for euthanasia after a mandatory quarantine.

A civilian died and two officers were hurt in a crash involving a reported stolen vehicle and police cars in Freedom Division, prompting a CMPD-led investigation.

Allen Lee Henson from N.C. was sentenced to 14 years for meth trafficking, following investigations led by local and federal law enforcement agencies.

Charlotte is set for a week of mild weather with sunny skies and rising temperatures, reaching highs potentially up to 95°F mid-week, according to the National Weather Service.

The Harkers Island bridge replacement in North Carolina earned an Operations Excellence award for innovation and efficiency, completing ahead of schedule using corrosion-resistant materials.

A vehicle crash in Steele Creek left one dead; CMPD investigates the early morning incident where a Kia collided with a truck at Westinghouse Blvd and Granite St.